Serbia
AIM (Overall goal you want to achieve by tackling harmful narratives in your local community):
To counter the hate speech narratives from the local communities towards Roma’s youth and change their own perspectives when it comes to their human rights and dignity
Raise awareness of general population of youth about hate speech, their effect on how people perceive the Roma people in general and Roma’s youth in particular and the way it is affecting Roma people dignity and human rights
OBJECTIVES (Specific and measurable steps that you will take to achieve your aim):
Gather the young people from both general and Roma population together to encourage multicultural dialogue with the intent of getting to know each other through interaction which will be organized through some activities
Sharing photos and videos of the activities outcomes so the results can be seen by the locals and have an impact on how people perceive youth from Roma population.
ACTION PLAN
Activity Description:
Outreach youth work – ‘’mobile youth club’’
Getting to know each other through different activities such as board games ice breakers energizers and other fun, educational activities
Target Group(s):
Young people from both general and Roma population – elementary, high school and university students
Resources Needed (e.g. materials, equipment, space, etc.):
Van, board games, papers, pens, printed materials, camera, space, music, catering, speakers, a mic, photographer, transportable power outlets, cups and refreshment, paper towels
Online campaign that follows the activity:
Collect photographs and videos of the activity and post them on social media. Write an article about the event.
Activity Description:
Photo exhibition
In our youth club, we will organize the exhibition of photos that will be taken at the previous event. They will represent the new perspective we want to show to the general population and local medias. Participants from both sides will be invited to the exhibition to increase the process of integration.
Target Group(s):
Young people from both general and Roma population – elementary, high school and university students; general public, common people, media
Resources Needed (e.g. materials, equipment, space, etc.):
Printed photos, photo holders, ropes, camera, photographer, promo material, catering
Online campaign that follows the activity:
Write an article about the event, share it on social media platforms.